Valley Health Center
1015 E Paris Ave Se · Grand Rapids, MI · 49546 · 6163016209
20 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 13% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 28, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 28, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C June 28, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 19, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | 24 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235649 · certified since October 30, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.